Key information

  • We are committed to providing support to young people as they approach adulthood and age out of the care system.
  • Call the After Care Support Team on 1300 654 583 to talk about how we can support you. 

We recognise the importance of providing support programs to assist young people to further their education or career opportunities, have stable housing and live confidently as they enter adulthood. 

Every young person in care should be engaged in and have a voice to create their leaving care plan. A leaving care plan should consider: 

  • Where the young person will live
  • Do they have access to their basic needs, like income? 
  • Do they have access to support around health and wellbeing? 
  • Can they access further learning or training? 
  • Do they have the opportunity to participate in their community? 
  • Is there opportunity to connect with their culture and identity.  

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  1. Key information

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Safe children

  1. Need help now?
  2. Guide to Tasmania’s child safety services
  3. Safeguarding Children and Young People
  4. Youth Justice Services
  5. Adoptions and permanency
  6. Out of Home Care in Tasmania
    1. Out of Home Care system
    2. Tasmanian Out of Home Care Standards
    3. Wellbeing in Out of Home Care
    4. Family based care
    5. Support to transition from Out of Home Care
      1. After Care Support Program
      2. Learning Incentive Allowance
      3. Transition to Independence for young people leaving care
      4. Extended carer payments for foster carers